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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 818.34 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 818.34 and 330.99 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 818.34 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/818.34 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 818.34 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 270,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,862.36/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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